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CS Ogamba: Government is keen on enhancing access to TVET training through a multi-faceted approach

The Government is keen on enhancing access to TVET training through a multi-faceted approach. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba says this is a commitment of government. The approach involves increasing the number of institutions and equipping them, while at the same time promoting affordability through scholarships and loans, and enhancing convenience in training through […]

August 8, 2025 PRISTONE

Nakuru news

Bahati MP initiates schools’ transformation agenda

Bahati MP Irene Njoki has continued to implement her transformation agenda in schools. During her campaign towards 2022 general polls, Njoki promised to transform the education sector through ensuring better infrastructure in schools. True to her words, the Lawmaker continues to implement such in various schools. From construction of modern classrooms, to equipping of Libraries […]

April 13, 2025 PRISTONE

Education

Curtains fall on scholar Prof Bethwel Ogot

Renowned Kenyan scholar Prof Bethwel Ogot is dead. He died on Thursday January 30, 2025 at 95,while receiving treatment at Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu. Wikipedia reveals that Ogot, a Kenyan Luo, was born on 3 August 1929 in Gem Location of Siaya County of Kenya. In 1959 he married Grace Emily Akinyi, a politician, writer and […]

January 30, 2025 PRISTONE

Education

Nakuru miracle Girl born weighing 0.8g shines in KCSE 2024

Nakuru Miracle Girl born weighing 0.8g shines in KCSE 2024. As various families celebrate the good results of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Martin Luther’s family in Nakuru is not left behind after their daughter performed well. Marigwa Vyllete Zawadi scored a B plain(B) in the results that were announced on Thursday January […]

January 9, 2025 PRISTONE

Nakuru news

CS Ogamba commissions 12 Junior classrooms at Kakamega Primary and Junior Secondary

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba on Wednesday commissioned 12 newly constructed Junior School classrooms at the Kakamega Primary and Junior School in Kakamega County. These classrooms are part of the Government’s nationwide initiative to construct 16,000 additional classrooms for the pioneer Grade 9 cohort in January, 2025. The CS assured parents and education stakeholders […]

December 4, 2024 PRISTONE

Education

CS Ogamba: Government investing to ensure access to Higher Education for all

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reiterated Government’s commitment towards Higher Education. The CS said the Government will continue to invest in the institutions and in digital resources to ensure more Kenyans, regardless of their socio-economic status and geographical location will access higher education. He was speaking on Friday November 29, 2024 when he presided […]

November 29, 2024 Pristone Mambili

Nakuru news

Maina Wakabura’s strong message to MPs over the plight of JSS teachers

Nakuru Businessman Maina Wakabura has called on members of the National Assembly to think of the plight of Junior Secondary School(JSS) teachers. Wakabura who has been dedicating much of his time in charity work in various wards in Nakuru Town East Constituency, says this is the time that Lawmakers should think about the welfare of […]

June 6, 2024 Pristone Mambili

Education

Governor Kihika directs Education Department to promptly disburse bursary cheques to deserving students

The Nakuru County Department of Education has been directed to expedite the process of bursary cheques disbursement to needy students. This follows the heavy down pour and the aftermath effects that has rendered many parents vulnerable. Many livelihoods have been affected and parents are struggling to meet the needs of their children. Speaking in Waseges, […]

May 14, 2024 Pristone Mambili

Education

MP Arama’s message to all who sat 2023 national exams

Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama has sent encouraging message to all learners who sat 2023 national exams. The MP encouraged the learners assuring them there will be space for each one of them in the next education institutions. In a message after the release of Kenya Certificate of Primary Education results 2023 last week, Arama […]

November 29, 2023 Pristone Mambili